| Service number | 1745 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: South Australia, Gladstone |
| Death Date | 1916-10-16 |
| Death Place | Belgium |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
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| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Gilbert Harry Tripney
Description
Private Gilbert Harry Tripney (1745, 48th Battalion), from Peterborough, SA, was an electrical apprentice before the war. He enlisted in March 1916, giving his age as 18 years 1 month. Gilbert was killed in action at Vierstraat, Belgium, on 16 October 1916. He is buried in Ridge Wood Military Cemetery, Belgium. His father wrote after the war that his son was 16 years and 10 months old at the time of his death, and noted that he had been a champion rifle shot.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 48th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 48th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of embarkation | 11 April 1915 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 04 March 1916 | |
| Date of death | 16 October 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 16 October 1916 |